Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

What is the point of lowering 5mm?

Kylinski
Kylinski
in Ford Mondeo / Vignale Club

Featured Replies

 

Been reading the spec on my ST Line X. 

The car has been lowered by 5mm. Really??

Hardly noticeable. What is the point? 

  • Quote


    Might not just be 5mm their is more to take into account, lower centre of gravity albeit not a lot but it could be a much stiffer suspension.

  • Quote
    • Author
    4 hours ago, Ryan_Tango said:

    Might not just be 5mm their is more to take into account, lower centre of gravity albeit not a lot but it could be a much stiffer suspension.

    Yep. It has sports suspension. 

  • Quote

    Lower suspension helps in a few ways.

    Ride height
    Centre of gravity
    Less roll in bends
    Less nose dive under heavy braking

    Every little helps.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    I've just stopped cars both older ones a 2007 to a 2009 the 07 car had the sports suspension and the newer one had standard the difference is very obvious when driving much less roll on the sport suspension, I dont have any data on the ride heights but the 07 car sat lower when I had them side my side, not much but visually , probably about 8-10 mm

  • Quote

    St Line in Ireland is -10mm
    Are you sure your one is only 5mm ?

  • Quote
    • Author
    On 6/18/2017 at 5:37 PM, vectra said:

    St Line in Ireland is -10mm
    Are you sure your one is only 5mm ?

    OOPS! 😳 It is 10mm

    Still, not a lot 1cm

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Same with the Ovtavia vRS
    15/18mm ( Not sure which. But to be fair. The Mondeo looks lowered.
    The vRS still looks like something on stilts.

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 136 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.